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AX51 CXM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 CXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,358 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Exhaust Silencer Deteriorating

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,938 miles

Exhaust Silencer Deteriorating

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heat Shield Insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,314 miles

Exhaust Deteriorating

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heat Shield Insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre's Tread Low/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,143 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,036 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2018 97,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,205 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,242 miles

advise strong exhaust middle-rear badly corroded and weak

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank protector fitted not allowing inspection of brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2015 81,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

advise strong exhaust middle-rear badly corroded and weak

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank protector fitted not allowing inspection of brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,788 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,349 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,175 miles

Wrong Profile Tyres Fitted All Round

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,841 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 54,926 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,857 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,851 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 47,696 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AX51 CXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX51 CXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX51 CXM?

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What year was AX51 CXM registered?

AX51 CXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AX51 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 CXM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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